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Festive precision landing: 11 meter high fir tree lights up Sonneberg's train station!
On November 11th, 2025, an 11 meter high Nordmann fir was erected on the train station square in Sonneberg, sponsored by a family.
Festive precision landing: 11 meter high fir tree lights up Sonneberg's train station!
On November 11, 2025 at 11:11 a.m. the time had come: the first Christmas tree installation in Sonneberg took place on Bahnhofsplatz. An impressive 11 meter high Nordmann fir, which weighs an impressive 1.4 tons, was ceremoniously displayed. This magnificent fir tree comes from Neuenbau and was brought to the city by heavy-duty transport. There was a real spectacle on site: the arborists used chainsaws to ensure that the tree was optimally shaped before it was placed in the sleeve with a crane. The entire event lasted less than an hour and attracted many onlookers who didn't want to miss the colorful hustle and bustle.
Did you know that Christmas trees have a long tradition? The custom of decorated conifers has spread from German-speaking countries around the world. In Christianity, the Christmas tree is often viewed as a symbol of eternal life. The first written mentions date back to 1527 in Mainz, and Christmas trees and tree decorations have developed rapidly since the 19th century. This tradition lived on through various influences in different countries and is as much a part of the Christmas season as gingerbread and punch. Wikipedia provides comprehensive information on this.
Donations and special trees
Particularly pleasing: The beautiful Nordmann fir was sponsored by a family from the Föritztal district. This shows how much local cohesion and community comes into play during the Christmas season. But that's not all - a Christmas tree will also be set up in the old town in front of the Old Town Hall, a blue fir from Rottmar, while another Nordmann fir made from Mengersgereuth hammers will shine on PIKO Square. In addition, a tree from Sonneberg will be transported to Oberlind to create a festive atmosphere.
Mario Otto from the Bauhof is aware that the selection of trees is becoming increasingly difficult due to transport and accessibility requirements. The city is grateful to everyone who provided trees and contributed to the success of this campaign. This support is essential for the success of the festive decorations and shows the connection the citizens have with their city.
The beginnings of the Christmas tree
The origin of the Christmas tree goes back to the 16th century. Back then, apples, paper cuts and gingerbread adorned the branches of the still simple trees. The earliest examples were found primarily in homes and churches. Over the centuries, the tree became increasingly popular and sometimes even an expression of social status. The Christmas Museum informs about the different decorations and their changes over the years.
The Nordmann fir is particularly popular in Germany and was the most popular type of Christmas tree in 2020 with a market share of around 80%. The tradition of putting up Christmas trees is not only widespread in Germany: around 2.4 million Christmas trees are also put up in Austria every year. What a lovely way to prepare for the contemplative time of year!
With this in mind, we wish all Sonneberg citizens a happy and contemplative Advent season. The festively decorated trees are intended to bring joy and light into the cold season!